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Western State Colorado University Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC University of Northern Colorado UCCS CU Denver Adams State College Colorado State CU Boulder DU MSU UW| Colorado Mesa University | American Sentinel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | American Sentinel University | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Aurora, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 2,513 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | americansentinel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | American Sentinel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $9,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $9,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $10,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | American Sentinel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Colorado Mesa | American Sentinel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | American Sentinel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $14,835 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $153 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | American Sentinel University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | American Sentinel University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | - | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | American Sentinel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than American Sentinel University based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 2,513 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. American Sentinel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or American Sentinel University?
- American Sentinel University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mesa for in-state tuition ($9,840.00 vs. $8,261.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.4% higher at Colorado Mesa than American Sentinel University ($21,983.00 vs. $9,840.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Sentinel University are 12.3% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($10,264 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Mesa University than American Sentinel University (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is ?% larger than aid received American Sentinel University ($9,209 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or American Sentinel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between American Sentinel University or Colorado Mesa .
Colorado Mesa vs. American Sentinel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa or American Sentinel University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between American Sentinel University and Colorado Mesa.
- American Sentinel University students graduate with a $6,915 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($14,835 vs. $21,750)
- American Sentinel University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($153 vs. $224)
- More American Sentinel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/